Comments on Marlins select center fielder, LHP in Rule 5 DraftTypePad2012-12-06T16:12:33ZMiami Heraldhttp://miamiherald.typepad.com/fish_bytes/tag:typepad.com,2003:http://miamiherald.typepad.com/fish_bytes/2012/12/marlins-select-center-fielder-lhp-in-rule-5-draft/comments/atom.xml/Stan M commented on 'Marlins select center fielder, LHP in Rule 5 Draft'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b26169e2017c355ebe55970b2013-01-06T16:42:16Z2013-01-06T16:42:16ZStan MOn an optimistic note, next year's team will be far better defensively than its predecessor. LoMo is a huge improvement...<p>On an optimistic note, next year&#39;s team will be far better defensively than its predecessor. LoMo is a huge improvement over the statue who finished last year covering the bag. Solarno is a slight step down from Infante,but is by no means a hindrance at 2B. That new kid at SS is supposed to be a marvel and even the old man the team signed for 3B is a huge improvement over those attempting to play 3B last year. Pierre, even without an arm can still catch the ball better than all but the AAA players that were put out there towards the year&#39;s end. Ruggiano is adequate in CF but admittedly a step down from Bono or Gorkys the great. Stanton is still improving and is expected to have two good legs under him in 2013. Brantly is still learning, but at least most of his throws to 2B on steal attempts won&#39;t end up in CF. Overall, defense should not be an area of major concern and that has to help the pitching staff.</p>Stan M commented on 'Marlins select center fielder, LHP in Rule 5 Draft'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b26169e2017ee701fcd4970d2013-01-06T16:25:26Z2013-01-06T16:25:26ZStan MFISH BITES Jeffery Loria, via an encripted message delivered to an unidentified front office official, has announced even more fun...<p>FISH BITES</p>
<p>Jeffery Loria, via an encripted message delivered to an unidentified front office official, has announced even more fun at Marlin games. Loria explained that through his consistent reading of this blog, he noticed that two prominent posters names Flav and Lou are movie lovers. Taking that concept a step further, the team will now show actual movies on the scoreboard but only while the Marlin team is batting. There will even be comments by some of our Marlin stars. Opening day&#39;s film will be, &quot;The Good the Bad and the Ugly&quot; with comments by former manager, Ozzie G. Next &quot;My Left Foot&quot; will be featured with Chris Coghlan adding some color. &quot;Eight Men Out&quot; will feature analysis by former batting coach Perez. The team is seeking other ideas for films to help fill out the year. Mr. Loria did caution that expense must be considered in any future selections.</p>Lou commented on 'Marlins select center fielder, LHP in Rule 5 Draft'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b26169e2017ee6fe328f970d2013-01-06T04:37:51Z2013-01-06T04:37:51ZLouHow long befoire we hit "Page 6?" Everybody try to guess the subject matter of the next Clark Fish Bytes...<p>How long befoire we hit &quot;Page 6?&quot;</p>
<p>Everybody try to guess the subject matter of the next Clark Fish Bytes column and the date of the posting.</p>
<p>I say it will be around January 27th with the subject matter pertaining to Redmond&#39;s first year as a manager in the Grapefruit League.</p>
<p>Hey, I like this mellow stuff!!! I&#39;ve been mollified.</p>laurelbowie commented on 'Marlins select center fielder, LHP in Rule 5 Draft'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b26169e2017ee6fc45f4970d2013-01-05T22:57:31Z2013-01-05T22:57:31ZlaurelbowieNice work, guys. Glad to see that satire has replaced optimism among Marlins fans — because in my humble opinion,...<p>Nice work, guys. Glad to see that satire has replaced optimism among Marlins fans — because in my humble opinion, optimism will be the death of us all.</p>Stan M commented on 'Marlins select center fielder, LHP in Rule 5 Draft'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b26169e2017ee6fac62a970d2013-01-05T18:48:12Z2013-01-05T18:48:12ZStan MFISH BITES FLASH: New use for the Temple to Mediocrity is planned for 2013! Jeffery Loria, reporting through a coded...<p>FISH BITES</p>
<p>FLASH: New use for the Temple to Mediocrity is planned for 2013! Jeffery Loria, reporting through a coded message, has promised any fan in attendance will be treated to new thrills. Although he denied that the reason was fear that it would rust from misuse next year, Loria has decided that those flashy dolphins and flamingos will twirl after each and every basehit during 2013. Front office speculation is that it could be activated as many as 3 or 4 times a game as those basehits accumulate. In a rare show of generosity, Loria said, &quot;Damn the electrical expense, I want my fan or fans happy.&quot; Team spokesman David Samson has been repeatedly asked exactly where Loria&#39;s is now located. He laughingly replied, &quot;Not in Montreal, that&#39;s for sure.&quot; An anonomous team spokesman promised that the structure will be well oiled in anticipation of Gorkys Hernandez spraying a hit or two into that spacious outfield every single week.</p>Pope commented on 'Marlins select center fielder, LHP in Rule 5 Draft'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b26169e2017ee6fa3308970d2013-01-05T17:14:34Z2013-01-05T17:14:34ZPopehttp://miamiherald.comEven the Herald doesnt want to report any info on this sorryass organization. All the news is Bad. Actually, no...<p>Even the Herald doesnt want to report any info on this sorryass organization. All the news is Bad. Actually, no news is good news when it comes to Team Dysfunctional.</p>Lou commented on 'Marlins select center fielder, LHP in Rule 5 Draft'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b26169e2017d3f859103970c2013-01-05T16:41:47Z2013-01-05T16:41:47ZLouIt's funny. I have absolutely nothing to say about the Marlins. My anger towards them has evaporated and I will...<p>It&#39;s funny. I have absolutely nothing to say about the Marlins. My anger towards them has evaporated and I will NOT turn this into a &quot;Movie Review Site&quot;--I Promise!!! Looking forward to anything the regulars have to say,however, it will be a foreboding task to write anything positive OR anything that hasn&#39;t already been said. I was trying to understand myself how I feel about this team and I just find myself devoid of anything related to them. Even commenting on Loria and Samson has lost its allure. At this stage the only interest I would have would arise from some kind of indictment related to Dade County and the dealings that went on.</p>
<p>Flav, Try that Jon Stewart thing. This blog will probably be the only entertaining thing about the Marlins this year. Maybe we can have it up to 100 pages on this particular story before we see the next one. We have been abandoned and yet I can see why.</p>Lou commented on 'Marlins select center fielder, LHP in Rule 5 Draft'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b26169e2017d3f84f5f6970c2013-01-05T15:04:56Z2013-01-05T15:04:56ZLouFlav, What was Tarantino asked that made him feel uncomfortable?<p>Flav, What was Tarantino asked that made him feel uncomfortable?</p>Flav C. commented on 'Marlins select center fielder, LHP in Rule 5 Draft'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b26169e2017d3f81db10970c2013-01-05T05:10:37Z2013-01-05T05:10:37ZFlav C.I think we should create our own version of Fish Bites. Something similar to Jon Stewart's "The Daily Show". Lou,...<p>I think we should create our own version of Fish Bites. </p>
<p>Something similar to Jon Stewart&#39;s &quot;The Daily Show&quot;. </p>
<p>Lou, </p>
<p>As far as Django, I still prefer Franco Nero carrying and dragging that coffin around town. And to think that Django, at the time (1966) was considered an &quot;extreme violent movie&quot;. </p>
<p>By the way, Quentin &quot;Thirsty for Blood&quot; Tarantino was recently interviewed by NPR&#39;s Terry Gross, for the &quot;Fresh Air&quot; program. It was very interesting to listen to a reporter making Tarantino feel extremely uncomfortable. </p>
<p>I personally enjoy seeing &quot;pseudo&quot;-geniuses being thrown a curveball every now and then. </p>Dr. Feelgood commented on 'Marlins select center fielder, LHP in Rule 5 Draft'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b26169e2017c3552086f970b2013-01-05T03:17:08Z2013-01-05T03:17:08ZDr. Feelgoodhttp://miamiherald.comGorkys will be drug tested before Spring Training.<p>Gorkys will be drug tested before Spring Training.</p>Stan M commented on 'Marlins select center fielder, LHP in Rule 5 Draft'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b26169e2017ee6f4babd970d2013-01-05T01:37:54Z2013-01-05T01:37:54ZStan MFISH BITES Jeffery Loria, speaking from his underground bunker, has announced that there will be a major change in the...<p>FISH BITES</p>
<p>Jeffery Loria, speaking from his underground bunker, has announced that there will be a major change in the attire of the dancing girls at the Cleveland Club. The explanation given for the removal of their halters was that the climate in FL is hot and sticky and the girls constantly complained about excessive sweating. He further commented that all would be accomplished with the utmost dignity as would be expected from his organization. Another club executive, speaking off the record, explained that it was the new company policy. Loria emphatically stated that his young wife would not be a participent and her frequent sightings at ATM machines around town was proof that all was well in their mariage. In response to one reporter&#39;s qustion, Loria said, &quot;We finished last. What do ya expect?&quot;</p>Lou commented on 'Marlins select center fielder, LHP in Rule 5 Draft'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b26169e2017d3f80468f970c2013-01-05T01:32:46Z2013-01-05T01:32:46ZLouThis is what I'm talking about. Interesting Fish Byte stories that we can comment on. Not to be like "Samson...<p>This is what I&#39;m talking about. Interesting Fish Byte stories that we can comment on. Not to be like &quot;Samson on Movies&quot;, but I&#39;m thinking of going to see &quot;Django&quot; AGAIN tonight.</p>Stan M commented on 'Marlins select center fielder, LHP in Rule 5 Draft'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b26169e2017d3f802554970c2013-01-05T01:10:11Z2013-01-05T01:10:11ZStan MFISH BITES Comebacks announced. Marlin management has announced that non other than the great Andre Dawson has been working out...<p>FISH BITES</p>
<p>Comebacks announced. Marlin management has announced that non other than the great Andre Dawson has been working out at the new ballpark named (to be filled in later if/when a sponsor can be found) along with future teammate Tony Perez. Both were seen taking batting tips from Tony&#39;s son, famed ML hitting coach. When asked about their progress, fellow comeback hopeful David Samson said they were knocking his fastball all over the lot, but that their running is not up to his standards just yet. Owner Jeffery Loria, known for his excellent judgement of ML talent, was reached by phone at an undisclosed location. He explained that as ML returnees, both would be signed to minimum contracts as is required by the ML bylines or else he would have been proud to pay them twice the minimum salary to show the fans how much he cares. Loria insisted that he was not in hiding and his present location should not be referred to as a &quot;safe house.&quot; When asked specifically why his son-in-law was working out with these former greats, Loria talked about his ability to run long distances and smirked, &quot;We finished last. What do ya expect?&quot;</p>laurelbowie commented on 'Marlins select center fielder, LHP in Rule 5 Draft'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b26169e2017ee6f40338970d2013-01-04T23:29:42Z2013-01-04T23:29:42ZlaurelbowieFlav C., I've been trying to convince Stan M that Gorkys is no Yorkie. This dog can hunt.<p>Flav C.,<br />
I&#39;ve been trying to convince Stan M that Gorkys is no Yorkie. This dog can hunt.</p>Flav C. commented on 'Marlins select center fielder, LHP in Rule 5 Draft'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b26169e2017d3f7f7be4970c2013-01-04T23:12:28Z2013-01-04T23:12:28ZFlav C.FISH BYTES Jan. 4, 2013 GORKYS HERNADEZ'S BATTING AVERAGE AND OBP AT VENEZUELAN WINTER LEAGUE OUT OF THIS WORLD The...<p>FISH BYTES</p>
<p>Jan. 4, 2013</p>
<p>GORKYS HERNADEZ&#39;S BATTING AVERAGE AND OBP AT VENEZUELAN WINTER LEAGUE OUT OF THIS WORLD</p>
<p>The Venezuelan native ended his run at the Venezuelan Winter League with an amazing .367 bat avg and .436 OBP, simply extraordinary for a major-league Mendoza hitter.</p>
<p>It is important to mention that Gorkys faced pitchers of the caliber of ex-Marlins Renyel Pinto, who was in the top 10 list of best pitchers during the Venezuelan Winter League, with a 5.36 ERA and 1.60 WHIP. Other pitchers in the top 10 were MLB minor leaguers and pitchers from the Mexican League.</p>
<p>Maybe that could explain Gorkys&#39; incredible results. Or maybe not.</p>Stan M commented on 'Marlins select center fielder, LHP in Rule 5 Draft'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b26169e2017c354fcdc6970b2013-01-04T20:57:41Z2013-01-04T21:17:08ZStan MLB, You are confused. The trade that you reported did include those names, but it wasn't for the deceased players....<p>LB,<br />
You are confused. The trade that you reported did include those names, but it wasn&#39;t for the deceased players. It was for their baseball cards. The bridge is an item to be included later. That&#39;s because it hasn&#39;t collapsed yet. However, if it was originally taxpayer funded, Loria will consider it anyway. A club official when asked why it was important that the bridge be taxpayer funded, replied that it&#39;s company policy. In a quote to a Miami radio station, Loria crawled out of the woodwork and explained as follows: &quot;We finished last. What did ya expect?&quot; </p>methuselah commented on 'Marlins select center fielder, LHP in Rule 5 Draft'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b26169e2017c354fbbf6970b2013-01-04T20:44:40Z2013-01-04T21:17:08Zmethuselahhttp://miamiherald.comThis blog is so old that the Marlins are looking to sign Rule 10 guys now.<p> This blog is so old that the Marlins are looking to sign Rule 10 guys now.</p>laurelbowie commented on 'Marlins select center fielder, LHP in Rule 5 Draft'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b26169e2017c354ec6fa970b2013-01-04T18:02:13Z2013-01-04T18:02:28ZlaurelbowieFISH BYTES Jan. 4, 2013 MARLINS ANNOUNCE ANOTHER BLOCKBUSTER DEAL The Miami Marlins Friday traded Giancarlo Stanton and Ricky Nolasco...<p>FISH BYTES <br />
Jan. 4, 2013<br />
MARLINS ANNOUNCE ANOTHER BLOCKBUSTER DEAL<br />
The Miami Marlins Friday traded Giancarlo Stanton and Ricky Nolasco to the New York Yankees for Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig and the Brooklyn Bridge.<br />
&quot;Oh, really? Gee, that&#39;s not good,&quot; Marlins owner Jeffrey Loria groaned when informed that Ruth and Gehrig are dead and that the bridge has a no-trade clause.<br />
&quot;This could turn out almost as bad as the Miguel Cabrera deal,&quot; Loria lamented.</p>Lou commented on 'Marlins select center fielder, LHP in Rule 5 Draft'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b26169e2017ee6f1beb0970d2013-01-04T16:54:41Z2013-01-04T16:54:45ZLouI nominate Stan or Laurel(Not of Laurel and Hardy fame) to take over the writing of a new story to...<p>I nominate Stan or Laurel(Not of Laurel and Hardy fame) to take over the writing of a new story to head Fish Bytes. Whenever I come here I&#39;m always temporarily taken aback as I believe the Marlins have signed another Rule 5 guy. I quickly realize that is the month old story but I always have that momentary disconnect.</p>Frenchy on Hollywood Beach commented on 'Marlins select center fielder, LHP in Rule 5 Draft'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b26169e2017ee6f18d49970d2013-01-04T16:22:16Z2013-01-04T16:22:16ZFrenchy on Hollywood Beachhttp://miamiherald.comAs a Montrealer,who vacations on Hollywood Beach from Dec thru March, I apologize to all the Marlins fans for not...<p>As a Montrealer,who vacations on Hollywood Beach from Dec thru March, I apologize to all the Marlins fans for not running over Loria with my truck when I had the chance back in 2000 , outside of Olympic Stadium.</p>Watusi commented on 'Marlins select center fielder, LHP in Rule 5 Draft'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b26169e2017ee6ebdd5b970d2013-01-04T01:15:52Z2013-01-04T01:15:52ZWatusihttp://miamiherald.comSpike Lee is a racist punk. Nobody pays any attention to what that pygmy spews.<p>Spike Lee is a racist punk. Nobody pays any attention to what that pygmy spews.</p>spitballer commented on 'Marlins select center fielder, LHP in Rule 5 Draft'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b26169e2017c354753d1970b2013-01-03T22:13:39Z2013-01-03T22:14:02ZspitballerLou....are you trying to audition for Sampson's former gig on 790?....Lou talkn'n movies & slamp'n marlins with Dan Le Batard.<p>Lou....are you trying to audition for Sampson&#39;s former gig on 790?....Lou talkn&#39;n movies &amp; slamp&#39;n marlins with Dan Le Batard.</p>Lou commented on 'Marlins select center fielder, LHP in Rule 5 Draft'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b26169e2017ee6e8afe3970d2013-01-03T18:04:58Z2013-01-03T18:07:57ZLouHappy New Year To ALL!!!!!! Saturday, January 6,2013, will mark the one month anniversary of the last story appearing in...<p>Happy New Year To ALL!!!!!!</p>
<p>Saturday, January 6,2013, will mark the one month anniversary of the last story appearing in &quot;Fish Bytes&quot;, you guys, and especially Stan, have done an admirable job of holding the blog together. The improvisation has been exemplary.</p>
<p>Here is a movie suggestion, try &quot;Django&quot; if you love Tarrantino you will love the movie. You guys know how progressive I am and I totally disagree with Spike Lee&#39;s assessment that &quot;the movie turns slavery into a Spaghetti Western.&quot; Obviously Jamie Foxx and Samuel L. Jackson do not share Spike&#39;s feelings.</p>juanv commented on 'Marlins select center fielder, LHP in Rule 5 Draft'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b26169e2017d3f58fb45970c2012-12-31T13:10:12Z2012-12-31T13:10:12Zjuanvwow jim abott, not bad for a one handed man. john olerud and xavier nady where surprises to. ariel prieto...<p>wow jim abott, not bad for a one handed man. john olerud and xavier nady where surprises to. ariel prieto wasn&#39;t he a defector from the cuban nat. team.</p>yelnats commented on 'Marlins select center fielder, LHP in Rule 5 Draft'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b26169e2017c352980f7970b2012-12-31T11:02:32Z2012-12-31T11:02:32Zyelnatshttp://lmgtfy.com/?q=list+of+mlb+players+who+went+straight+to+the+majors<p><a href="http://lmgtfy.com/?q=list+of+mlb+players+who+went+straight+to+the+majors" rel="nofollow">http://lmgtfy.com/?q=list+of+mlb+players+who+went+straight+to+the+majors</a></p>laurelbowie commented on 'Marlins select center fielder, LHP in Rule 5 Draft'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b26169e2017d3f55ff33970c2012-12-31T04:41:41Z2012-12-31T04:41:41ZlaurelbowieStan M, Bob Feller, Sandy Koufax and Dave Winfield, to name three of the best.<p>Stan M,<br />
Bob Feller, Sandy Koufax and Dave Winfield, to name three of the best.</p>camax commented on 'Marlins select center fielder, LHP in Rule 5 Draft'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b26169e2017d3f555c3c970c2012-12-31T03:03:39Z2012-12-31T03:03:39ZcamaxIt is to bad that my family has been ordering the MLB package to watch the Marlins every season being...<p>It is to bad that my family has been ordering the MLB package to watch the Marlins every season being from the Northeast. I am glad to say we will be saving some money not doing that next year. Well... maybe we will to follow the teams my family now likes because of the Marlins. Lets see my son loves the Braves. My husband, born and raised in Miami now is a strong Tigers fan. And I will be follow the the Blue Jays and Dodgers and what ever team Nolasco and/or Stanton gets thrown out to. This organization doesn&#39;t realize that losing is part of playing baseball and fans grow to like the the players. What this organization lacks is their loyalty to their players and fans.I read that the owner (not worthy of saying his name) is proud of Lomo for not making things difficult as other players have for him. That is a joke... Watch out Lomo, you might be the new Hanley in the owners eyes and look at where he is today? Those player of whom are left have every right to say what they have been put through and maybe that is how the 2012 team felt through out their season. Don&#39;t forget we only see what media they want us to see. Who ever is left on the team I hope that your future is releived from this embarassing road that Miami Marlin organization has created.</p>Stan M commented on 'Marlins select center fielder, LHP in Rule 5 Draft'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b26169e2017ee6c967fd970d2012-12-31T01:40:39Z2012-12-31T01:40:39ZStan MCould any of you help me with this question. In a discussion we were trying to think of ML players...<p>Could any of you help me with this question. In a discussion we were trying to think of ML players who never spent any time in the minor leagues. Al Kaline came to mind, and I think Bob Horner came straight up. Whether he subsequently went down, I don&#39;t remember. Can you folks think of anyone else. Ignore the &quot;dead ball&quot; era.</p>National Felony League commented on 'Marlins select center fielder, LHP in Rule 5 Draft'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b26169e2017ee6c2faf5970d2012-12-30T04:54:57Z2012-12-30T04:54:57ZNational Felony Leaguehttp://miamiherald.comGas Can Urbina will be working out of the Pen. Loria is already planning Ex-Con Nite at Marlins Park. Marlins...<p>Gas Can Urbina will be working out of the Pen. Loria is already planning Ex-Con Nite at Marlins Park. Marlins will apply for restored voting rights to all ex-cons in attendance. Special preference given to all NFL and NBA players that show up.</p>Alvarez commented on 'Marlins select center fielder, LHP in Rule 5 Draft'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b26169e2017d3f4e0d61970c2012-12-30T03:42:25Z2012-12-30T03:42:25ZAlvarezhttp://miamiherald.comLoria should sign the ex-con Urbina and upgrade his standing in the community,as it cant get any lower than it...<p>Loria should sign the ex-con Urbina and upgrade his standing in the community,as it cant get any lower than it is now. Maybe.</p>Hitchcock commented on 'Marlins select center fielder, LHP in Rule 5 Draft'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b26169e2017d3f4c3621970c2012-12-29T21:19:26Z2012-12-29T21:19:26ZHitchcockhttp://miamiherald.comUrbina can hack his way thru the heart of any line-up with his machete-like cutter. Loria will Dial M for...<p>Urbina can hack his way thru the heart of any line-up with his machete-like cutter. Loria will Dial M for Murder. </p>laurelbowie commented on 'Marlins select center fielder, LHP in Rule 5 Draft'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b26169e2017ee6bfff84970d2012-12-29T19:14:27Z2012-12-29T19:14:27ZlaurelbowieMay I suggest that Gas Can Urbina (no relation to Oil Can Boyd) might be just the guy to light...<p>May I suggest that Gas Can Urbina (no relation to Oil Can Boyd) might be just the guy to light a fire under the Marlins.</p>Bert Sugar commented on 'Marlins select center fielder, LHP in Rule 5 Draft'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b26169e2017ee6bd20a8970d2012-12-29T08:42:49Z2012-12-29T08:42:49ZBert Sugarhttp://miamiherald.comIsnt Smokin Joe dead ? Smolderin Joe Frazier...<p>Isnt Smokin Joe dead ? Smolderin Joe Frazier...</p>Lou commented on 'Marlins select center fielder, LHP in Rule 5 Draft'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b26169e2017ee6bbe72d970d2012-12-29T04:27:54Z2012-12-29T04:27:54ZLouHey, I've been pretty good too. 3 days in Beaufort, SC starting tomorrow. My wife loves it and I really...<p>Hey, I&#39;ve been pretty good too. 3 days in Beaufort, SC starting tomorrow. My wife loves it and I really like it. That&#39;s where they filmed the Big Chill, The Great Santini and a few others and the home of <br />
&quot;Smokin&quot; Joe Frazier.</p>Stan M commented on 'Marlins select center fielder, LHP in Rule 5 Draft'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b26169e2017d3f46ef1b970c2012-12-29T03:18:50Z2012-12-29T03:18:50ZStan MTheir anti gas policy really stinks! Did you really say that? I'm still laughing! Now that was funny!<p>Their anti gas policy really stinks! Did you really say that? I&#39;m still laughing! Now that was funny!</p>Happy Chandler commented on 'Marlins select center fielder, LHP in Rule 5 Draft'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b26169e2017d3f466643970c2012-12-29T01:32:16Z2012-12-29T01:32:16ZHappy Chandlerhttp://miamiherald.comHi Marlins fans...any good end of the year news? Oh right. Nevermind.<p>Hi Marlins fans...any good end of the year news? Oh right. Nevermind.</p>laurelbowie commented on 'Marlins select center fielder, LHP in Rule 5 Draft'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b26169e2017ee6baa771970d2012-12-29T00:11:20Z2012-12-29T00:11:20ZlaurelbowieI know Joltin' Joe wasn't Mr. Excitement, but I grew up in the backwoods of Oregon and never got to...<p>I know Joltin&#39; Joe wasn&#39;t Mr. Excitement, but I grew up in the backwoods of Oregon and never got to see him play, so I&#39;d be thrilled just to watch him mosey around in front of the dugout, adjust his cup and spit a couple of times. Come to think of it, we were so poor, we never even had a Mr. Coffee machine.<br />
Lou,<br />
I&#39;ll order the book you recommended from Amazon. They don&#39;t let me hang around my local Barnes &amp; Noble because of my lactose intolerance. Their anti-gas policy really stinks.</p>Stan M commented on 'Marlins select center fielder, LHP in Rule 5 Draft'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b26169e2017c3516970e970b2012-12-28T21:47:38Z2012-12-28T21:47:38ZStan MLB, you obviously don't understand the new statistics. In fact, starting in 2015, the team with the highest RARs wins...<p>LB, you obviously don&#39;t understand the new statistics. In fact, starting in 2015, the team with the highest RARs wins the pennant. As they explain, wins are meanngless. To see how accurate the RAR actually is, just look at the final stats in the AL for this year. Trout was way out in front of everyone, and about 30 per cent better than Miggy. Now doesn&#39;t that make perfect sense? The defensive stats are particularly rewarding. That&#39;s because there are three different methods of determining defensive ability and each often differs. Doesn&#39;t that draw your interest? I saw all on your list except Dean and Ruth. The Yankee Clipper was truly great but colorless. He would have considered any attempt at gaining attention as showboating; it just wasn&#39;t his style. To this day Jackie Robinson is my choice as the most exciting player ever. You know, Brice Harper might soon make that list!!! Feller was amazing and much underated today, but not back then. When I try to compare two players, I think about which one I&#39;d prefer in a trade and I&#39;d take Campy over Berra; Musial over Ted Williams; and Frank Robinson over Hank Aaron. Hope you noticed how I&#39;m reaching out since your talk with a certain someone.</p>Lou commented on 'Marlins select center fielder, LHP in Rule 5 Draft'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b26169e2017ee6b9cf1f970d2012-12-28T21:13:04Z2012-12-28T21:13:04ZLoulaurel, Great list. Very astute to add Minoso at 10. We must all realize that nobody,including Minnie, knows how old...<p>laurel, Great list. Very astute to add Minoso at 10. We must all realize that nobody,including Minnie, knows how old he was before he had opportunity to play. </p>
<p>I wanted to push Silver&#39;s book to you as well. I bought that book and the Jefferson book the same day-----And I love Jefferson---but I keep rereading Nate&#39;s book. It&#39;s fascinating. The section pertaining to local weather forecasts gave me insights on the level of dishonesty I had never contemplated. I buy so many books a year that I&#39;m running out of room. I will read a book at Barners over a period of 6 days or so while I drink one of those silly coffee drinks that they serve at the attached Starbucks. I figure if I spend $6.00 bucks a day on coffee that entitles me to read the occasional book in a comfy chair. The new Balducci book is really good.</p>
<p>Really must disagree about not trading Stanton and SOON!!! And that Ranger package looks pretty good and I believe they can get more if they get other teams in the AL stepping up to keep Mike away from the Rangers. Even if Loria and Samson were not-----I have quit using the word starting with &quot;I&quot; in deference to Stan. Just select your own words-------Mike still wants to play in Los Angeles and that is where he will end up. Nothing is stopping the Dodgers from acquiring him via free agency and the Marlins will not contend before he is ready to depart. I guess I&#39;ve had too good of luck with my alma mater in football and basketball and a pretty good few years watching the teams I grew up with to take any joy in watching a team just develop and improve with the knowledge they will never be allowed to close the deal anymore. How many times could you date Pia Zadora and kiss her on the front porch without soon realizing--&quot;Well, this ain&#39;t working out.&quot;</p>laurelbowie commented on 'Marlins select center fielder, LHP in Rule 5 Draft'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b26169e2017c3515f227970b2012-12-28T19:33:17Z2012-12-28T19:33:17ZlaurelbowieYogi vs. Campanelli — that's a perfect example of why an all-time greatest list is subjective nonsense. It's like Willie...<p>Yogi vs. Campanelli — that&#39;s a perfect example of why an all-time greatest list is subjective nonsense. It&#39;s like Willie Nelson vs. Merle Haggard, or quantum loop gravity vs. string theory. Choose your poison and defend it to the death. You could actually defend putting both of them in the top 30 or so, depending on your definition of &quot;great.&quot;<br />
Stan M,<br />
I will agree that making Yogi 50th on your list and Campy 125th is ridiculous.<br />
And something else that&#39;s on my mind: I keep reading how revealing a player&#39;s WAR numbers are. Maybe somebody can explain to this old coot what all the excitement is about. Wouldn&#39;t your WAR numbers depend a lot on who your replacement is? I know I could research it myself, but all that reading makes my lips tired.</p>spitballer commented on 'Marlins select center fielder, LHP in Rule 5 Draft'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b26169e2017c3515d635970b2012-12-28T19:09:13Z2012-12-28T19:09:13ZspitballerStan.....the espn wish trade, it makes no sense. These espn guys just want to see Stanton on a competitive team...<p>Stan.....the espn wish trade, it makes no sense. These espn guys just want to see Stanton on a competitive team so they can feature him &amp; get ratings for their televised games. These guys they mention from the rangers...if the trade was made, then speculation would begin on when the marlins would trade them.<br />
Anyways...it is in Stanton&#39;s best interest to produce at a high level...his future paycheck depends on it. </p>laurelbowie commented on 'Marlins select center fielder, LHP in Rule 5 Draft'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b26169e2017ee6b924d3970d2012-12-28T18:56:23Z2012-12-28T18:56:23ZlaurelbowieTrying to list the greatest baseball players of all time would be a fool's errand for me, because I don't...<p>Trying to list the greatest baseball players of all time would be a fool&#39;s errand for me, because I don&#39;t even know what that means. Stats surely have to be a part of it, but they&#39;re more of a necessary nuisance, like flies buzzing around my cotton candy. I know I&#39;ve never once gone to a baseball game to see a statistic.<br />
To me, it would be more interesting to compile a list of the players you would be most excited to see play in one of the nation&#39;s grand old ballparks on a lazy summer afternoon. My list (and I&#39;m reserving the right to change my mind at the slightest whim) would be (1) Willie Mays (2) Joe DiMaggio (3) Bob Feller (4) Babe Ruth (5) Dizzy Dean (6) Stan Musial (7) Sandy Koufax (8) Jackie Robinson (9) Luis Aparicio and (10) Minnie Minoso.<br />
And Mark Fydrich and that Marlin reliever who hit himself in the nuts between pitches would have to be in the mix somewhere just for comic relief.<br />
Anybody else have a list?</p>Stan M commented on 'Marlins select center fielder, LHP in Rule 5 Draft'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b26169e2017d3f4324d0970c2012-12-28T15:39:39Z2012-12-28T15:39:39ZStan MLou, my gripe about Berra-Campanella isn't that Berra was selected in the 50s all time. He was a fine player...<p>Lou, my gripe about Berra-Campanella isn&#39;t that Berra was selected in the 50s all time. He was a fine player who unfortunately looked like a dwarf out of Snow White or something and that hurt him to some extent. My gripe is that Campanella should have been rated very close to Berra; whether a little higher or lower wouldn&#39;t matter. But if Berra is in the top 50s, Campy sure isn&#39;t 125, that&#39;s for sure. Both won 3 MVPs, Campy has all time percentage for throwing out base stealers, Campy had more power, Berra had a much longer career. As with Jackie Robinson, Campanella left his prime in the Negro leagues where he started as a 16 YO. I disagree with you about Berra becoming a good LFer. He played there...period. How about Mantle rated #9 all time? You were old enough to see him. Were you old enough to see these players, LB?</p>Lou commented on 'Marlins select center fielder, LHP in Rule 5 Draft'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b26169e2017ee6b43b1a970d2012-12-28T03:58:32Z2012-12-28T03:58:32ZLouSorry. The book is titled "The Signal and the Noise." I have 5 times put down Meacham's book on Jefferson...<p>Sorry. The book is titled &quot;The Signal and the Noise.&quot; I have 5 times put down Meacham&#39;s book on Jefferson to go back and read some more Silver.</p>Lou commented on 'Marlins select center fielder, LHP in Rule 5 Draft'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b26169e2017c3510d4c5970b2012-12-28T03:55:35Z2012-12-28T03:55:35ZLouStan, I'm into reading Nate Silver's, the statistical and election guru, new book for the THIRD time. It is that...<p>Stan, I&#39;m into reading Nate Silver&#39;s, the statistical and election guru, new book for the THIRD time. It is that fascinating and I just keep rereading to learn every nuance. The 3rd chapter is on baseball(also sections on poker and weather forecasting predictions and forecasts) and it is brilliant as is every chapter in the book. I found out I think like a &quot;fox&quot; but behave like a &quot;hedgehog&quot;, the book will explain. Just read the baseball chapter in a Barnes and Nobles someday while enjoying an expresso or mocha something.</p>Lou commented on 'Marlins select center fielder, LHP in Rule 5 Draft'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b26169e2017c3510ca6e970b2012-12-28T03:47:10Z2012-12-28T03:47:10ZLouStan, I do believe they must trade Stanton as soon as possible. The water has been too muddied for Mike...<p>Stan, I do believe they must trade Stanton as soon as possible. The water has been too muddied for Mike to concentrate or maybe even play well here. I would make that deal with the Rangers AFTER first informing every team in the AL that Stanton will go to the Rangers for that package and probably turn them into THE team in the AL for next 3 years. I would try to set up some kind of a bidding war and I would NOT wait because as DC has demonstrated things will not get better if we just move something down the road 6 months. I don&#39;t really care about Nolasco that much as I believe he too often finds a way to lose even when he has support.</p>
<p><br />
Sorry. I have not followed the Yogi-Roy discussion. I saw Yogi play a lot and I loved the way he not only played and hit as a catcher but how he was able to become a very adequate left fielder. Even though Yankee Stadium had the Porch, it was the only thing that it had over Ebbitts Field which was just a jokew as far as dimensions. I actually liked Yogi more in every single aspect of the game--and especially in light of how it is judged now by the new measurements.</p>jailhouse Rock commented on 'Marlins select center fielder, LHP in Rule 5 Draft'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b26169e2017c351031ff970b2012-12-28T01:42:39Z2012-12-28T01:42:39Zjailhouse Rockhttp://miamiherald.comLoria needs Urbina as a bodyguard , more than a closer.<p>Loria needs Urbina as a bodyguard , more than a closer.</p>the Warden commented on 'Marlins select center fielder, LHP in Rule 5 Draft'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b26169e2017c350f1d9e970b2012-12-27T22:03:12Z2012-12-27T22:03:12Zthe Wardenhttp://miamiherald.comWill Loria sign Urbina if Uggie promises to stay away from matches,gasoline and machete's ?<p>Will Loria sign Urbina if Uggie promises to stay away from matches,gasoline and machete&#39;s ?</p>juanv commented on 'Marlins select center fielder, LHP in Rule 5 Draft'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b26169e2017d3f3d904f970c2012-12-27T21:02:08Z2012-12-27T21:02:08Zjuanvhere is a trade that would make some sense how about mathis to the yankees for some prospects and go...<p>here is a trade that would make some sense how about mathis to the yankees for some prospects and go out and sign a back up catcher for less. </p>juanv commented on 'Marlins select center fielder, LHP in Rule 5 Draft'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b26169e2017c350ec7b2970b2012-12-27T20:52:50Z2012-12-27T20:52:50ZjuanvStan the only way I would make this deal with nolasco it would be with joey gallo,jorge alfaro orluke jackson...<p>Stan the only way I would make this deal with nolasco it would be with joey gallo,jorge alfaro orluke jackson one of those three and either engle beltre or leonys martin thrown in the trade. gallo,alfaro,and jackson would be for the long road ahead to keep the farm replenished, martin and beltre could be great for the near future aditions to the roster when petersens and cogs options are up and olt,perez ,and profar would start this season. maybe martin to</p>